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Hi, I was recently hoping to invest in a durable custom made viola however there are quite a few options of material out there and diferent timbre's are produced to. Since I don't have quite a good enough musical ear to tell the distinct differences between the timbre material sound made. I was hoping some people could help me by describing what they here. So I here three in mind Carbon Fiber, 3D Printed, and Aluminum. And here are there sound examples
Carbon Fiber:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=.....2zMgXSoBa8
3D Printed:
Aluminum: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=.....urGLNzEsPY
I looking for a list of timbres theses instruments make beside the obvious that one is more resonant than the other
I.e mahogany wood produces warm dark tones
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I've tried most of these options and I am still more apt to buy and recommend a wooden viola.
Is there are particular reason that you are looking for a more durable variation?
If so, the best alternative acoustical instruments I have played are the Carbon Fiber violas.
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I have to agree with @Violaman with this.
It is hard to compare with these videos, though, they are violin and cellos.
But, I love the sound of the wood. I think something is missing the vibration or whatever when you use other than a good wood for the bowed string instruments.
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